Registered Nurse

$48 per hour | Full-time 

In this role you will be perform duties concerned with the care of the sick and injured, prevention of illness and promotion of good health in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Why join the MTC team? 

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits 
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage and employee assistance program 
• Education assistance, military leave and opportunities to make a meaningful difference 

Education and Experience Requirements: What you will do 

• Attend sick calls with the physicians to see detainees; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Call the physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
• Operate pill call, administer medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Examine and assess detainees with illnesses or injuries or detainees who become ill or injured; confer with physician to refer detainees to the emergency room as required by their condition and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate
• Maintain clean work area; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Observe and record detainee behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation
• Inspect medical units for items that could be used as contraband by detainees; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
• Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
• Required to work within Arizona state board of nursing scope of practice.
• Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports and logs.
• Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Properly chart medical care.
• May be assigned to medical observation area.
• Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, gather information and evidence, interview and obtain statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions in the form of handwritten text, correspondence, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for forms completion and other documents.
• Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
• Requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Requires long periods of waking and standing.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
• The incumbent is required to work overtime when directed to do so.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements: What you will need 

• Degree in nursing, 
• Current valid RN license in the state of Arizona or a compact state with no restrictions 
• Current CPR certification
• US Citizenship or Lawful US Permanent Resident required. 
• Six months’ experience highly desired. 
• Must successfully complete required preservice training. 
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

At MTC, we care about people and believe meaningful work can create lasting impact. Join a team committed to operating a safe, secure environment while helping individuals prepare for a successful transition. 

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Salary : $48